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enGovernor Rauner Couldn't Veto The Budget If He Tried http://tspr.org/post/governor-rauner-couldnt-veto-budget-if-he-tried
<p>Just a few of the budget bills Democrats passed have made it to Governor Bruce Rauner's desk --- where he has the ability to sign them into law, reject them entirely, or cut down the levels of spending.Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:07:29 +0000Amanda Vinicky73401 at http://tspr.orgGovernor Rauner Couldn't Veto The Budget If He Tried Illinois Senate President: Disappointed, Optimistichttp://tspr.org/post/illinois-senate-president-disappointed-optimistic
<p>Illinois' new Republican governor and the Democrats who lead the General Assembly are deadlocked over the right path for the state.Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:38:09 +0000Amanda Vinicky73209 at http://tspr.orgIllinois Senate President: Disappointed, OptimisticBattle For The Future Of Illinoishttp://tspr.org/post/battle-future-illinois
<img class="wysiwyg-asset-image-wrapper left" data-caption="" data-attribution="Credit Brian Mackey / WUIS/Illinois Issues" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wuis/files/styles/card_280/public/201505/2015-05-31-rauner-2.jpg" alt="" /><p>Illinois' legislative session was supposed to be over by now. The schedule published months ago marked Sunday, May 31st as the adjournment date. Legislators typically don't return to Springfield until the fall. Instead, members of the General Assembly will be back beginning Thursday for a "continuous" summer session.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:03:57 +0000Amanda Vinicky72379 at http://tspr.orgBattle For The Future Of IllinoisAFSCME Now Less Likely to Negotiate on Pensionshttp://tspr.org/post/afscme-now-less-likely-negotiate-pensions
<p>Illinois lawmakers hope to have a second shot at reaching a compromise with public employees over pensions, but the unions are pinning their hopes on the court system.Sun, 27 Jul 2014 15:26:38 +0000Amanda Vinicky57287 at http://tspr.orgAFSCME Now Less Likely to Negotiate on PensionsMoody's: Budget Could Undo 'Significant Progress'http://tspr.org/post/moodys-budget-could-undo-significant-progress
<img class="wysiwyg-asset-image-wrapper inset" data-caption="&quot;I don&#039;t know how you can blame us or the governor for a negative bond rating,&quot; Senate President John Cullerton says. &quot;The Republicans are the ones saying, &#039;Don&#039;t raise the taxes, we don&#039;t need that.Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:47:12 +0000Brian Mackey54387 at http://tspr.orgMoody's: Budget Could Undo 'Significant Progress'Cullerton, Madigan Come To Budget Agreement, Will Revisit Revenue After Electionhttp://tspr.org/post/cullerton-madigan-come-budget-agreement-will-revisit-revenue-after-election
<img class="wysiwyg-asset-image-wrapper inset" data-caption="" data-attribution="Credit Illinois Senate" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wuis/files/styles/card_280/public/201310/cullerton_0.jpg" alt="" /><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&#160;&#160;</span>Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) says he's come to an agreement on state spending with the speaker of the Illinois House.Thu, 29 May 2014 12:28:27 +0000Hannah Meisel54005 at http://tspr.orgCullerton, Madigan Come To Budget Agreement, Will Revisit Revenue After ElectionYou First ... No, You First: Tax Hike Timinghttp://tspr.org/post/you-first-no-you-first-tax-hike-timing
<img class="wysiwyg-asset-image-wrapper inset" data-caption="Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago" data-attribution="Credit ilga.gov" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wuis/files/styles/card_280/public/201401/cullerton.jpg" alt="" /><p>The Illinois House will take the lead on whether Illinois keeps its 5 percent income tax.Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:38:09 +0000Amanda Vinicky52344 at http://tspr.orgYou First ... No, You First: Tax Hike TimingLawsuit Filed Over Paycheck Vetohttp://tspr.org/post/lawsuit-filed-over-paycheck-veto
<p>The leaders of the Illinois House and Senate have filed a lawsuit over Governor Pat Quinn’s veto of legislative salaries.Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:54:30 +0000Illinois AP38153 at http://tspr.orgLawsuit Filed Over Paycheck VetoPension Plans Advance in Illinois Legislaturehttp://tspr.org/post/pension-plans-advance-illinois-legislature
<p>The Illinois Senate has moved forward with a pair of measures (<a href="http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1&amp;GAID=12&amp;DocTypeID=SB&amp;LegId=68366&amp;SessionID=85&amp;GA=98" target="_blank">SB 1</a> and <a href="http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=35&amp;GAID=12&amp;DocTypeID=SB&amp;LegId=68473&amp;SessionID=85&amp;GA=98" target="_blank">SB 35</a>)&nbsp; that would strip government workers of some of their pension benefits. The changes would impact state and university employees, as well as downstate and suburban public school teachers.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:03:21 +0000Brian Mackey30411 at http://tspr.orgPension Plans Advance in Illinois LegislatureIllinois Lawmakers to Tackle Pension Reform (Again)http://tspr.org/post/illinois-lawmakers-tackle-pension-reform-again
<p>Governor Pat Quinn has called lawmakers back to Springfield for a one-day special session to reform the state&#39;s pension systems.<br /><br />But so far he doesn&#39;t have a plan beyond that.<br /><br />&quot;We&#39;ve had proposals this year, we&#39;ve had a working group this year, we&#39;ve had discussions and negotiations this year,&quot; Quinn said.&nbsp;<br /><br />&quot;It&#39;s time to vote. It&#39;s time to show the people where the legislators stand on the foremost fiscal challenge that faces Illinois today, tomorrow or forever.&quot;<br />&nbsp;Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:09:00 +0000Rich Egger19096 at http://tspr.orgIllinois Lawmakers to Tackle Pension Reform (Again)Lawmakers Close to Ending Legislative Scholarshipshttp://tspr.org/post/lawmakers-close-ending-legislative-scholarships
<p>An Illinois Senate panel is supporting legislation (<a href="http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3810&amp;GAID=11&amp;DocTypeID=HB&amp;LegId=62055&amp;SessionID=84&amp;GA=97" target="_blank">HB 3810</a>) that would end a perk that lets legislators hand out free tuition at state universities.<br /><br />The House has voted to get rid of the scandal-plagued program three years running. But previous attempts have been blocked by Senate Democrats -- until now.<br /><br />Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno said problems with the scholarships are well-documented.Wed, 02 May 2012 20:36:50 +0000Rich Egger14453 at http://tspr.orgLawmakers Close to Ending Legislative Scholarships